Gateway MX3311 Parts list manual

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Replacing the AC Adapter
Technical Support
See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer
Care Information. See your hardware guide for important
safety, regulatory, and legal information.
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eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
All other brands and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Replacing the AC Adapter
To connect the AC adapter:
1Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
2Connect the AC adapter to your notebook’s power
connector.
3Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery
charge indicator turns on.
If the battery charge indicator does not turn on,
unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug
it back in.
Caution
Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged.
The replacement cord must be of the same type
and voltage rating as the original cord or your
notebook may be damaged.
Warning
Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter.
The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or
user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter
has dangerous voltages that can cause serious
injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning
defective AC adapters.
Important
If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue
after three hours, contact Gateway Customer
Care at the Web address or telephone number
shown on the label on the bottom of your
notebook.
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Replacing the Battery
Technical Support
See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer
Care Information. See your hardware guide for important
safety, regulatory, and legal information.
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eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
All other brands and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Replacing the Battery
Locating Components
To replace the battery:
1If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power,
go to Step 2.
- OR -
If your notebook is on and is not connected to AC
power, save your work and turn off your notebook.
2Close the LCD panel.
3Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
4Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position.
5Slide the battery release latch.
6Slide the battery out of the notebook.
7Slide a battery into the notebook until it snaps into
place.
8Slide the battery lock to the locked position.
9Turn your notebook over.
10 Open the LCD panel, then press the power button.
Tips & Tricks If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can
replace the battery while the notebook is turned on.
Warning
Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with a battery specifically
manufactured for your notebook. Recycle or
dispose of the battery as hazardous waste.
The battery used in this device may present a
fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do
not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or
incinerate.
Keep away from children.
Battery
latch
Battery
lock
Battery
Important
If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue
after three hours, contact Gateway Customer
Care at the Web address or telephone number
shown on the label on the bottom of your
notebook.

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Replacing the CD or DVD Drive
Technical Support
See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer
Care Information. See your hardware guide for important
safety, regulatory, and legal information.
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eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
All other brands and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Replacing the CD or DVD Drive
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive
to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive
components in your notebook.
Before working with notebook components, follow these
guidelines:
• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors,
plastic, and packing foam.
• Remove components from their antistatic bags only when
you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the
outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the
bags provide electrostatic protection.
• Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching
the edge connectors. Never slide components over any
surface.
• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics
stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench
or other grounded connection.
• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other
grounded object.
Replacing the CD or DVD drive
To replace the CD or DVD drive:
1Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static
electricity discharge.”
2Make sure that the CD or DVD drive is empty.
3Turn off your notebook.
4Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and
network cable.
5Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any
Express cards.
6Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up,
then remove the battery. For more information, see
“Changing Batteries” in your online hardware guide.
7With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the CD or
DVD drive screw, then put it in a safe place.
8Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up.
9Insert a straightened paper clip into the CD or DVD
drive’s manual eject hole, push in the paper clip to
eject the drive tray, then pull the drive tray open.
10 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay.
11 Slide the new CD or DVD drive into the drive bay.
Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay.
12 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
13 Secure the CD or DVD drive with the screw removed
in Step 7.
14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.
15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and
network cable, then turn on your notebook.
16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any
Express cards.
Tools
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace
the CD or DVD drive.
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical
voltages and moving parts, turn off your
notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem
cable, and network cable before replacing a
component.
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Replacing the Hard Drive Kit
Technical Support
See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer
Care Information. See your hardware guide for important
safety, regulatory, and legal information.
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eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
All other brands and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Replacing the Hard Drive Kit
Locating Components
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive
to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive
components in your notebook.
Before working with notebook components, follow these
guidelines:
• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors,
plastic, and packing foam.
• Remove components from their antistatic bags only when
you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the
outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the
bags provide electrostatic protection.
• Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching
the edge connectors. Never slide components over any
surface.
• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics
stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench
or other grounded connection.
• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other
grounded object.
Replacing the hard drive kit
To replace the hard drive kit:
1If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery
disc. For more information, see “Creating Drivers
and Applications Recovery discs” in the online User
Guide.
2Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static
electricity discharge.”
3Turn off your notebook.
4Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and
network cable.
5Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any
Express cards.
6Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up,
then remove the battery. For more information, see
“Changing Batteries” in your online hardware guide.
7Remove the two hard drive screws, then slide the old
hard drive out of the notebook.
8If the replacement drive already has the hard drive
bracket attached, go to Step 13.
-OR-
If you need to transfer the hard drive bracket from
the old hard drive to the new hard drive, go to
Step 9.
Tools
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace
the hard drive.
You need the operating system disc that came
with your notebook.
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical
voltages and moving parts, turn off your
notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem
cable, and network cable before replacing a
component.
Hard drive bay
Important
If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications
Recovery disc, Gateway may send you a set of
recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with
the drivers and applications already installed.
Contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web
address or telephone number shown on the label
on the bottom of your notebook.
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Replacing the Hard Drive Kit
Technical Support
See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer
Care Information. See your hardware guide for important
safety, regulatory, and legal information.
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eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
All other brands and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
9Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive
to the hard drive bracket.
10 Remove the bracket from the old drive.
11 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket
so the screw holes line up.
12 Replace the screws that secure the bracket to the
drive.
13 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook,
then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit
to the notebook.
14 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over.
15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and
network cable.
16 Turn on your notebook.
17 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with
the operating system, applications, and drivers
installed, you will see the Windows startup screen.
Go to Step 19.
-OR-
If you see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then
press F11 while your computer is starting.
18 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when
prompted, then follow the on-screen instructions.
19 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any
Express cards.
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Replacing the Keyboard
Technical Support
See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer
Care Information. See your hardware guide for important
safety, regulatory, and legal information.
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eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
All other brands and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Replacing the Keyboard
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive
to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive
components in your notebook.
Before working with notebook components, follow these
guidelines:
• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors,
plastic, and packing foam.
• Remove components from their antistatic bags only when
you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the
outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the
bags provide electrostatic protection.
• Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching
the edge connectors. Never slide components over any
surface.
• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics
stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench
or other grounded connection.
• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other
grounded object.
Removing the old keyboard
To remove the old keyboard:
1Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static
electricity discharge.”
2Turn off your notebook.
3Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and
network cable.
4Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any
Express cards.
5Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up,
then remove the battery. For more information, see
“Changing Batteries” in your online hardware guide.
6Remove the two keyboard cover screws located in
the battery compartment.
7Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up.
8Carefully open the LCD panel to the fully opened
position.
9Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver or
non-marring tool under both the right and left
hinge cover and gently pry them up.
10 Pull the old cover off the notebook. You will hear
small snapping sounds as the cover comes away
from the notebook.
11 Gently lift the back edge of the keyboard.
12 With the back edge of the keyboard raised, carefully
push it toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard
retaining tabs. Be careful not to damage the LCD
panel.
13 Rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys-down
on top of your notebook.
Tools
You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade
screwdriver to replace the keyboard.
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical
voltages and moving parts, turn off your
notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem
cable, and network cable before replacing a
component.
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Replacing the Keyboard
Technical Support
See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer
Care Information. See your hardware guide for important
safety, regulatory, and legal information.
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eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
All other brands and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
14 Slide the brown connector clip to the back of the
notebook, then remove the cable. Be careful not to
touch or damage any other components.
15 Lift the old keyboard away from the notebook.
Installing the new keyboard
To install the new keyboard:
1Place the new keyboard keys-down on your
notebook with the space bar away from you.
2Make sure the brown keyboard connector clip is slid
to the back of the notebook, insert the cable into the
connector, then slide the brown connector clip
forward to lock the connectors in place.
3Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the
keyboard is almost face-up.
4Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into
the slots under the palm rest. You may need to press
down on the keyboard keys along the front edge of
the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their
corresponding slots.
5Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the
way across. The keyboard should easily fall into
place. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel.
6Close the LCD panel, then turn the notebook over
so the bottom is facing up.
7Replace the two keyboard screws.
8Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.
9Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and
the network cable, then turn on your notebook.
Important
The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is
not twisted.
Connector
Caution
If the cover is not correctly replaced, your
notebook could be damaged when you try to
close the LCD panel.

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Replacing the Memory Module
Technical Support
See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer
Care Information. See your hardware guide for important
safety, regulatory, and legal information.
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eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
All other brands and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Replacing the Memory Module
Locating Components
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive
to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive
components in your notebook.
Before working with notebook components, follow these
guidelines:
• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors,
plastic, and packing foam.
• Remove components from their antistatic bags only when
you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the
outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the
bags provide electrostatic protection.
• Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching
the edge connectors. Never slide components over any
surface.
• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics
stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench
or other grounded connection.
• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other
grounded object.
Replacing the memory module
To replace the memory module:
1Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static
electricity discharge.”
2Turn off your notebook.
3Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and
network cable.
4Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any
Express cards.
5Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up,
then remove the battery. For more information, see
“Changing Batteries” in your online hardware guide.
6Loosen the memory bay cover screw (this screw
cannot be removed).
7Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Be
careful not to break off the tabs located on the end
of the cover opposite of the screw.
8If you are removing a module, gently press outward
on the clip at each end of the memory module until
the module tilts upward.
Tools
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace
the memory module.
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical
voltages and moving parts, turn off your
notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem
cable, and network cable before replacing a
component.
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Replacing the Memory Module
Technical Support
See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer
Care Information. See your hardware guide for important
safety, regulatory, and legal information.
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eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
All other brands and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
9Pull the memory module out of the slot. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree
angle and insert it into the empty memory slot. This
module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one
direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that
the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the
memory bay.
11 Press the module down until it clicks into place.
12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the
cover screw.
13 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.
14 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and
the network cable.
15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any
Express cards.
16 Turn on your notebook.

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Replacing the Wireless Network Module
Technical Support
See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer
Care Information. See your hardware guide for important
safety, regulatory, and legal information.
© 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and
eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
All other brands and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Replacing the Wireless
Network Module
Locating Components
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive
to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive
components in your notebook.
Before working with notebook components, follow these
guidelines:
• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors,
plastic, and packing foam.
• Remove components from their antistatic bags only when
you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the
outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the
bags provide electrostatic protection.
• Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching
the edge connectors. Never slide components over any
surface.
• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics
stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench
or other grounded connection.
• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other
grounded object.
Replacing the wireless network module
To replace the wireless network module:
1Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static
electricity discharge.”
2Turn off your notebook.
3Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and
network cable.
4Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any
Express cards.
5Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up,
then remove the battery. For more information, see
“Changing Batteries” in your online hardware guide.
6Loosen the wireless network bay cover screw (this
screw cannot be removed), then remove the wireless
network bay cover.
7Unplug the two antenna cables.
8Move the antenna cables out of the way.
Caution
By law, only approved wireless modules
provided by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized
representative, explicitly for your notebook may
be installed in this notebook.
Tools
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace
the wireless network module.
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical
voltages and moving parts, turn off your
notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem
cable, and network cable before replacing a
component.
Wireless
network bay
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